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The  Birth  of  Love 


CANTATA 

For  Christmas  or  general  use,  for  chorus  of  Mixed  Voices,  Soprano,  Alto, 
Tenor  and  Baritone  Soli,  with  Organ  accompaniment. 

LIBRETTO 

By  Mary  Louise  Dawson,  with  passages  from  the  Scriptures. 

MUSIC 

By  William  Lester,  Op.  63. 

Dedicated  to  John  Allen  Richardson,  and  the  Choir  of 
Saint  Paul’s  Episcopal  Church, Chicago, 111. 

Prologue:  “The  people  that  walked  in  darkness” 

I-  CHORUS.*  — Over  a brooding  world. 

II.  (a)  TENOR  RECIT, —There  were  shepherds. 

(b)  SEMI-CHORUS. — Dear  little  town  of  Bethlehem. 

III.  (a)  SOPRANO  RECIT.— And  they  came  with  haste. 

(b)  CHORUS  (Women’s  voices)—  Sweetly  the  Holy  Child. 

IV.  (a)  BARITONE  RECIT.—  And  the  shepherds  returned. 

(b)  CHORUS  (With  Soprano  Recit)  — Come  ye  faithful. 

V.  (a)  BARITONE  RECIT.—  Now  when  Jesus  was  born. 

(b)  CHORUS  (Men’s  voices), with  Baritone  solo  — Long,  so  long. 

(c)  BARITONE  RECIT.—  And  when  they  were  come. 

VI.  ALTO  SOLO.—  Sleep,  sleep. 

VII.  CHORAL  RECIT.-  Behold,  I lay  in  Sion. 

VIII.  (a)  TENOR  SOLO-  The  Star  of  the  Ages. 

(b)  CHORUS—  Unchanging,  unending. 

IX.  CHORUS—  Behold  the  Sun  of  Righteousness. 


PROLOGUE!—  The  people  that  walked  in  darkness  have  seen  a great  light:  they  that 
dwell  in  the  land  of  the  shadow  of  death,  upon  them  hath  the  light  shined.  Isa.  IX, 2. 

I.  CHORUS  :— 

Over  a brooding  world,  Down  to  a waiting  world, 

Where  dreams  were  ne’er  fulfilled,  Enthralled  in  gloom  and  sin, 

God  caused  His  wond’rous  love  to  shine,  God  sent  His  Christ  to  teach  His  way, 

That  doubts  and  fears  be  stilled.  And  make  hearts  pure  within. 


II.  (a-)  TENOR  RECIT.’—  There  were  shepherds  abiding  in  the  field  keeping  watch  o’er 
their  flocks  by  night.  Luke  II,  8. 

And  the  angel  said  unto  them,  Fear  not,*  for,  behold,  I bring  you  good  tidings  of  great 
joy.  For  unto  you  is  born  this  day  a Saviour,  which  is  Christ  the  Lord.  Luke  n,  10-11, 

The  shepherds  said  one  to  another,  Let  us  now  go  even  unto  Bethlehem, and  see  this 
thing  which  is  come  to  pass,  which  the  Lord  hath  made  known  unto  us.  Luke  11,15. 

(b)  SEMI-CHORUS!  (Or  Quartet) 

Dear  little  town  of  Bethlehem, 

Time  never  can  efface, 

The  memories  of  that  manger  bare, 

Our  Lord’s  first  biding  place. 

Forever  more  the  world  shall  sing, 

Of  that  glad  Christmas  Day, 

When  Christ  was  born  to  reign  with  Love, 
And  bless  the  world  for  aye. 


Dear  little  town  of  Bethlehem, 

We  love  to  sing  of  thee, 

The  birthplace  of  the  King  of  Love, 
Shall  ever  sacred  be. 

Dear  little  town  of  Bethlehem, 
Round  thee  must  ever  cling, 

The  jnemories  of  a lowly  fold, 

That  sheltered  Love’s  first  King. 


Dear  little  town  of  Bethlehem, 

The  world  was  dark  in  sin, 

Till  love  came  down  from  realms  above, 
To  make  hearts  pure  within. 

Dear  little  town  of  Bethlehem, 

Truth  came  in  humble  guise, 

Within  thy  gates  God  sent  the  Way, 

That  leads  to  Paradise. 


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III.  (a)  SOPRANO  RECIT. And  they  came  with  haste,  and  found  Mary,  and  Joseph, 
and  the  babe  lying  in  a manger.  Luke  II,  16. 

(b)  WOMEN’S  CHORUS,*  With  Soprano  Solo:- 

Sweetly  the  holy  child  slept  in  a manger, 

Mary  was  near,  Mary  was  near, 

Lullabies  tender  she  sang,  her  watch  keeping, 

Mother  so  dear,  Mother  so  dear. 

Over  the  manger  the  angels  were  hov’ring, 

Ev’rywhere  bright,  ev  rywhere  bright, 

Light  of  heaven’s  glory  around  them  a-gleaming, 

Gladdened  the  night,  gladdened  the  night. 

Softly  so  softly  they  spread  out  their  pinions, 

Shining  and  white,  shining  and  white, 

Shelt’ring  the  babe  fast  asleep  in  the  manger, 

Angels  of  light,  angels  of  light. 

Ever  the  love  of  the  Christ-child  enfolds  us, 

Wond’rous  and  bright,  wond’rous  and  bright, 

Carols  we  sing  of  the  sweet  Christmas  story, 

On  Christmas  night,  on  Christmas  night. 

IV.  (a)  BARITONE  RECIT..'  — And  the  shepherds  returned,  glorifying  and  praising 
God  for  all  the  things  that  they  had  heard  and  seen,  as  it  was  told  unto  them.  Luke  n,  20. 


IV.  (b)  CHORUS  (With  Soprano  Recit.) 
Come  ye  faithful  with  thanksgiving, 
’Tis  the  Christmas  time  again, 

List  the  message  sent  from  Heaven, 
Of  God’s  wond’rous  gift  to  men  ! 


Long  ago  the  humble  shepherds 
Watching  o’er  their  flocks  at  night 
Heard  angelic  voices  singing, 
Whilst  around  shone  heavenly  light. 


And  they  heard  the  wond’rous  message, 
Hearts  of  faith  hath  ever  thrilled, 

Of  the  birth  of  Christ  our  Saviour - 
God’s  own  promises  fulfilled! 


For  unto  us  a child  is  born,  unto  us  a son  is  given:  and  the  government  shall  be  upon 
his  shoulder:  and  his  name  shall  be  called  Wonderful,  Counsellor,  The  mighty  God,  The  ev- 
er lasting  Father,  The  Prince  of  Peace.  Isiah  IX,  6. 

Years  have  passed  and  still  the  message 
Fills  each  heart  with  faith  and  cheer, 

Come  ye  faithful  with  thanksgiving, 

For  the  Christmas  time  is  here. 

Kneeling  with  the  wond’ring  shepherds, 

Hear  the  angels  sing  again, 

“Glory  to  the  Lord  of  heaven, 

Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men.” 


V (a)  BARITONE  RECIT.!—  Now  when  Jesus  was  born  in  Bethlehem  of  Judea  in 
the  days  of  Herod  the  king,  behold,  there  came  wise  men  from  the  East  to  Jerusalem,  say- 
ing, Where  is  he  that  is  born  King  of  the  Jews?  for  we  have  seen  his  star  in  the  East, 
and  are  come  to  worship  him.  Matthew  n,  1-2. 

(b)  CHORUS  (Men’s  voices),  with  Baritone  solo:— 


Long  so  long  a sign  we’ve  waited, 
Watched  the  sky  by  day  and  night, 

Now  there  gleams  a wond’rous  glory, 
Filling  earth  with  heav’nly  light. 

Long  so  long  we’ve  watched  and  waited, 
But  our  faith  could  never  wane, 

See  the  light!  it  beckons  onward, 

Tis  the  sign,  faith  is  not  vain. 


Waiting,  waiting,  often  weary, 

Still  the  prophet’s  words  we  read,* 

Now  a star  shines  bright  for  us, 

By  its  light  we  shall  be  led. 

As  we  watch  the  light  grows  brighter, 
Let  us  hasten  on  our  way, 

Seek  the  King,  the  great  Deliv’rer 
At  His  feet  our  gifts  we’ll  lay. 

* ( This  Chorus  may  be  omitted  if  desired.) 


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Long-  so  long  our  souls  in  darkness, 
We  have  prayed  for  this  glad  day, 

In  our  souls  faith’s  star  is  gleaming, 
Gift  from  heav’n  shall  light  our  way. 
Long  so  long,  but  trusting  ever, 

For  God’s  promise  could  not  fail, 

See  the  light  in  all  its  beauty, 

Light  of  love  that  cannot  fail. 


(c)  BARITONE  RECIT.  : — And  when  they  were  come  into  the  house, they  saw  the  young 
child  with  Mary  his  mother,  and  fell  down,  and  worshipped  him:  and  when  they  had  opened 
their  treasures,  they  presented  unto  him  gifts;  gold,  and  frankincense, and  myrrh.  Matthew  13,11. 

VI.  ALTO  SOLO:- 

Sleep,  sleep,  O holy  child,  sleep, 

The  angels  will  loving  watch  keep, 

Before  Thee  great  visions  will  sweep, 

Whilst  Thou  in  a manger  doth  sleep, 

Sleep,  sleep,  O holy  child  sleep. 

Dream,  dream,  O holy  child  dream, 

Heav’ns  brightness  around  Thee  doth  gleam, 

To  earth  Thou  didst  bring  joy  supreme, 

Thy  love  all  the  world  shalt  redeem, 

Dream, dream,  O holy  child  dream. 

Dream,  dream,  O holy  child  dream, 

A kingdom  of  loveThine  shall  be, 

Thy  tiny  hand  holdeth  the  key, 

That  leadeth  to  Light,  and  to  Life,  and  Thee, 

Dream,  dream,  O holy  child  dream. 

VII.  CHORAL  RECIT..*—  Behold,  I lay  in  Sion  a chief  corner  stone,  elect, precious:  and 
he  that  believeth  on  him  shall  not  be  confounded.  1st  Peter  II,  6. 


VIII .(a)  TENOR  SOLO:- 

The  Star  of  the  ages  in  radiance  gleams, 

Still  guiding  the  wise  to  the  land  of  their  dreams, 
The  land  that  we  see  in  bright  visions  afar, 

Can  only  be  reached  by  the  light  of  that  Star. 


The  light  of  the  Star  reaches  out  to  the  world, 

The  faith  of  the  ages  in  it  is  impearled, 

Enfolding  each  soul  in  its  wonderful  light, 

It  guides  weary  pilgrims  through  life’s  darkest  night. 

(b)  chorus:- 

Unchanging,  unending,  it  shines  near  and  far- 

God’s  gift  to  His  children,  Heaven’s  bright  Morning  Star; 

Hearts  cling  to  thy  faith,  list  the  angels  still  sing, 

Still  the  light  of  the  Star  doth  lead  to  the  King. 


ix.  chorus:- 

Behold  the  Sun  of  righteousness  hath  ris’n 
With  healing  in  His  wings! 

The  One  of  whom  the  prophets  told, 

Of  whom  the  Psalmist  sings, 

Behold  the  Sun  of  righteousness  hath  ris’n 
To  heal  the  world  of  sin  ! 

Lift  up  your  heads  ye  mighty  gates, 

And  let  the  King  come  in ! 

Hallelujah ! 
A-men ! 


, Behold  the  Sun  of  righteousness  hath  ris’n, 
Hail  to  the  New-born  King  ! 

Hearts  bring  your  gifts  and  bending  low, 
Adore  your  wond’rous  King! 

Behold  the  Sun  of  righteousness  hath  ris’n, 
The  Day-spring  from  on  high! 

Hail  to  the  heaven-born  King  of  love, 
The  Lord  hath  heard  earth’s  cry! 
Hallelujah ! 

A-men! 


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The  Birth  of  Love 


Text  from 
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With  Poems  by 
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